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Oglethorpe Prez: College Presidents Should Speak Out on Issues

Larry Schall recently made the remarks during the recent Oglethorpe Day 2013 ceremonies.

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Larry Schall has been in the news a lot lately.

The president of Oglethorpe University is leading a coalition of college and university presidents in a fight for stricter gun control legislation. And during the recent Brookhaven cityhood debate, Schall was an outspoken opponent of municipalization.

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Most recently, Schall told students, staff and supporters of Oglethorpe that college presidents need to take more of a leading role in "today's liberal society."

Schall made the remarks during the recent 2013 Oglethorpe Day event, in his speech entitled, "What is the Role of a University President in Liberal Society?"

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See Also:

Brookhaven University Prez: We Don't Agree With NRA's Position

Oglethorpe President Calling for Gun Control Legislation

Oglethorpe President: Brookhaven Has a Shared Fate

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